Forest Arts Music Hub

Genesis Sixteen is The Sixteen’s free young artists’ programme for 18–23-year-olds, which aims to nurture the next generation of talented ensemble singers. During the course of a year, a series of week-long and weekend courses based in the UK are led by key figures from The Sixteen, including founder and conductor Harry Christophers and associate conductor Eamonn Dougan. Participants receive group tuition, individual mentoring and masterclasses run by some of the industry’s top vocal experts, including members of The Sixteen who are qualified vocal health and nutrition advisers, offering a truly holistic package of support to young singers.

Thanks to a close partnership with the Genesis Foundation this is the UK’s first ever fully funded programme of its kind and alumni from the first eleven cohorts have already had much success since graduating, performing, recording, and touring with professional groups, including The Sixteen. Many have set up their own choirs, charities, and music businesses, and are showing true entrepreneurialism in developing their brand and reputation on the music circuit.

Applications for our 2023-24 cohort are now open and I would really appreciate it if you would be willing to circulate the information to anyone associated with your organisation who you think might be interested in applying. To be eligible for the scheme the singers must be aged between 18 and 23 on Sunday 20 August 2023, be a resident in the UK for the entirety of the scheme, having regular singing lessons and have a passion for choral singing. The deadline for applications is Friday 3 February 2023.

For more information and to access the online application form, please visit https://thesixteen.com/get-involved/young-artists-genesis-sixteen/